CVE-2023-41242 WordPress Snap Pixel Plugin <= 1.5.7 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts into the Snap Pixel plugin, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-41242?
CVE-2023-41242 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Hassan Ali Snap Pixel, published on 27 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hassan Ali Snap Pixel plugin <= 1.5.7 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Creativehassan Snap Pixel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41242 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-41242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-894h-gvjh-qqpj.